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Inside Nepal’s University Classrooms: What the Numbers Reveal
- Shanna Aryal | Tue Aug 05 2025
Nepal’s higher education landscape tells a remarkable story, one of dramatic recoveries, quiet revolutions, and shifting dreams. In 2080/81, university enrollment reached an all-time high, just years after hitting rock bottom. But behind these headline numbers lies a deeper transformation reshaping who studies, where they learn, and what they choose to pursue. Education on the Learn more
Unlocking Transparency with Open Data Editor: Join Us at DRAPAC25 and Open Tech Camp Kuala Lumpur 2025
- Nikesh Balami | Mon Aug 04 2025
Data is power, but only when it’s accessible, clean, and usable. In a region where digital authoritarianism is on the rise, empowering civil society with practical data tools isn’t just helpful, it’s essential for protecting democratic values and human rights. Why This Matters Now The Digital Rights Asia-Pacific Assembly returns for its third edition on Learn more
PublicBodies Datathon: Rethinking Access to Public Information in Nepal
- Open Knowledge Nepal | Wed Jan 15 2025
On January 11, 2025, Open Knowledge Nepal (OKN) with support from Accountability Lab Nepal, hosted the PublicBodies Datathon at Hotel Himalaya. This datathon marked a critical milestone in advancing transparency and accountability in Nepal. By bringing together students, professionals, and governance experts, the datathon aimed to tackle a pressing issue: the lack of accessible and Learn more
Transforming Nepal’s Data Ecosystem: 2024 in Review
- Nikesh Balami | Mon Dec 30 2024
2024 marked a significant year for Open Knowledge Nepal (OKN) as we strengthened data-driven governance and fostered a culture of open data and collaboration across Nepal. As the year comes to a close, we reflect on our major initiatives and achievements that paved the way for a more transparent and innovative data ecosystem. Integrated Data Learn more
Making Data Work Easier: Highlights from the Global Voices Summit 2024
- Nikesh Balami | Tue Dec 24 2024
How often do you interact with data in your daily tasks? For many of us, working with data has become a regular part of our professional and personal lives. But, do you have the coding skills needed to clean and prepare data for deeper analysis? When asked these questions during our session at the Global Learn more
